HB1116 modifies judicial privilege and notice requirements for small claims litigation in New Hampshire.

HB1116 amends New Hampshire's judicial privilege rules, stating that a judge cannot refuse to testify in a criminal proceeding if they have firsthand knowledge of relevant facts. It also changes the notice requirements for small claims litigation, mandating that the court send a written notice to the defendant within 10 days of filing, requiring a written response within 30 days. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

HB1116 modifies judicial privilege and notice requirements for small claims litigation in New Hampshire.

HB1116 amends New Hampshire's judicial privilege rules, stating that a judge cannot refuse to testify in a criminal proceeding if they have firsthand knowledge of relevant facts. It also changes the notice requirements for small claims litigation, mandating that the court send a written notice to the defendant within 10 days of filing, requiring a written response within 30 days. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.